A properly installed and well-maintained commercial asphalt surface can last 20–30 years. High-traffic areas like parking lots may need more frequent maintenance, but proper care can significantly extend the pavement’s lifespan.
The success of your pavement depends on three factors:
Asphalt Doctors will sealcoat as long as the weather permits. Typically sealcoating can not be done when the ground temperature falls below 45° F, which in Colorado commences around mid-October.
Asphalt Doctors will always try to get to your job scheduled as quickly as possible. Scheduling time depends on the type of work that needs to be done and what is already on our schedule. Typically the late spring and early fall are our busiest times of the year, and providing an immediate turnaround is not always possible due to scheduling load. Contact us today to see when we can complete your project!
We can perform all three types of patching (skin, R&R, Infrared) in the winter months. Asphalt patching is sometimes required where there is a severe pothole due to the freeze/thaw effect typical of Colorado weather. Crack filling is another service we can provide year round as long as there is no moisture on the ground.
Typically, sealcoat and overlays require the ground temperature to be above 45° F. Otherwise, the asphalt or sealcoat does not cure properly and flaking can occur.
We typically do not include testing, permit fees, traffic control, surveys, utility adjustments or bonds in our project bids. If these are required, please make sure to note this on your request for bid.
Sealcoating is one of the most important elements of a pavement maintenance program. Sealcoat is a means of inhibiting pavement deterioration and needs to be applied on a regular basis, recommended every 2-3 years. Sealcoat not only beautifies the pavement, it also increases the pavement life. By increasing the flexibility of the asphalt, sealcoat slows oxidation and water penetration, resists ultraviolet rays and reduces the effects of the freeze-thaw cycle. Sealcoat also resists gas and oil spills, making it easier to clean and maintain your pavement.
After paving, the asphalt needs time to cure; this typically takes six months to a year. After that, it is recommended to sealcoat every 1-3 years to maintain pavement integrity.
Some of the most common causes of asphalt deterioration are oxidation, freeze-thaw cycles, water accumulation in low-lying areas due to improper drainage, excessive loads on the asphalt and the destructive effects of vehicle oil and gasoline.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide an accurate estimate without visiting the job site first, as the cost of asphalt repair has a number of environmental variables. After reviewing the property, however, our estimators can provide you with a detailed line item estimate and may offer cost-saving alternatives.
Most driveways or parking lots can handle light foot traffic within 24 hours. For vehicle traffic, contractors usually recommend 48–72 hours, but curing continues for several months.
If the base is still solid, many surfaces can be resurfaced (overlayed) with new asphalt instead of being fully replaced. Full replacement is needed if the base has failed or there’s widespread structural damage.
